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Y499 GHC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 GHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 98,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper smearing screen

Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,913 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,912 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,037 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,099 miles

oil leak rear axle

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,028 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,970 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,874 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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Y499 GHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y499 GHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y499 GHC registered?

Y499 GHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y499 GHC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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